Orchard Street and Franklin Road Intersection

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This project is substantially complete.

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be constructing improvements to the Orchard and Franklin intersection starting as early as mid-April 2024*. Work is expected to be complete September 2024.

Project Description

  • Replace traffic signals at Orchard and Franklin.
  • Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and push buttons.
    • These devices communicate information about the WALK and DON’T WALK intervals at signalized intersections in non-visual formats (i.e., audible tones and vibrating surfaces) to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision.
  • Update pedestrian ramps to modern standards.

*Due to contractor staffing issues and supply-chain shortages, the construction schedule could change.

The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) will be constructing improvements to the Orchard and Franklin intersection starting as early as mid-April 2024*. Work is expected to be complete September 2024.

Project Description

  • Replace traffic signals at Orchard and Franklin.
  • Install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and push buttons.
    • These devices communicate information about the WALK and DON’T WALK intervals at signalized intersections in non-visual formats (i.e., audible tones and vibrating surfaces) to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision.
  • Update pedestrian ramps to modern standards.

*Due to contractor staffing issues and supply-chain shortages, the construction schedule could change.

This project is substantially complete.

  • October 4, 2024

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    • Last Ped ramp being placed October 2nd.
    • Pavement markings October 3rd.
    • Anticipated completion October 4th.

  • September 26, 2024

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    • Curb being placed.
    • Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Standing poles ongoing.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • September 20, 2024

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    • Curb being placed.
    • Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Standing poles ongoing.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • September 13, 2024

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    • Curb being placed - Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Standing poles September 12th.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • September 6, 2024

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    • Curb being placed - Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • August 30, 2024

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    • Curb being placed.
    • Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • August 23, 2024

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    • Curb being placed.
    • Pole bases placed.
    • Working on cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Ped ramp replacement ongoing.

  • August 15, 2024

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    • Curb being placed.
    • Pole bases placed.
    • Working on Cabinet on southwest corner.
    • Southwest pedestrian ramp anticipated being placed August 21st.

  • August 9, 2024

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    • Boring complete.
    • Contractor working on signal poles on northeast and southeast corners.
    • Veolia removed fire hydrant on southeast corner.
    • Poles bases placed on east side.
    • Pole bases being prepped on west side.

  • August 2, 2024

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    • Boring complete.
    • Contractor working on signal poles on northeast and southeast corners.
    • Veolia removed fire hydrant on southeast corner.
    • Poles bases placed on east side.
    • Pole bases being prepped on west side.